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Case Information
Filed: July 21, 2026
Assigned to:
Robert James Shelby
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Completed: August 04, 2026
Last Activity:
August 04, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 21, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - under 28 U.S.C. 2241 (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number AUTDC-5860613) filed by Andres Eloy Rodriguez Navarro. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1: SLC Booking Info, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2: EOIR Case Information, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3: I-589 Application for Asylum, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 4: I-831) (Arnold, Michael) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Jul 22, 2026
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY The Civil Cover Sheet is missing or incomplete. All civil actions presented for filing must be accompanied by a completed Civil Cover Sheet. See Local Rule DUCivR3-1(a)(2). Counsel must file a completed Civil Cover Sheet JS44 immediately. (bg) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
#3
Jul 22, 2026
REMARK: Courtesy email regarding case filing sent to USAO duty attorney. (bg) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
#4
Jul 22, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Danielle Carter on behalf of Todd Blanche, Jason Knight, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin (Carter, Danielle) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
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NOTICE
#5
Jul 22, 2026
Civil Cover Sheet (JS44) re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Civil Summons may be issued electronically. Prepare the summons using the courts PDF version and email it to utdecf_clerk@utd.uscourts.gov for issuance, filed by Andres Eloy Rodriguez-Navarro. (Arnold, Michael) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
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Civil
#6
Jul 22, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus should not be granted by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. If desired, Rodriguez-Navarro may file a reply no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2026. By Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM, the court ORDERS Rodriguez-Navarros counsel to (1) serve Respondents with a copy of the Petition, along with a copy of this Order, by email and overnight mail to the United States Attorneys Office for the District of Utah; and (2) promptly file proof of such service on the docket. (Copies sent via email by Clerk's Office to U.S. Attorney's Office, Adam Elggren, civil duty attorney for the United States Attorney for the District of Utah). Signed by Judge Robert J. Shelby on 7/22/2026. (dle) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause
Jul 22, 2026
Judge Robert J. Shelby added. Case number will now read 1:26-cv-00118-RJS. Please make changes to document captions accordingly. (bg)
#7
Jul 23, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Andres Eloy Rodriguez-Navarro re 6 Order to Show Cause,,, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Image of FedEx Receipt and Tracking, # 2 Supplement Image of Email)(Arnold, Michael) (Entered: 07/23/2026)
Main Document:
CERTIFICATE
#8
Jul 23, 2026
STATUS REPORT re Detention History and Detention Location by Todd Blanche, Jason Knight, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Notice to Immigration Court of Detainee Transfer, # 2 Exhibit Notices of Appearance in Immigration Court from Counsel Barred Outside of Utah)(Carter, Danielle) (Entered: 07/23/2026)
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STATUS
#9
Jul 25, 2026
STATUS REPORT re Detainee Location by Todd Blanche, Jason Knight, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Maldonado Bautista Stay)(Carter, Danielle) (Entered: 07/25/2026)
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STATUS
#10
Jul 28, 2026
STATUS REPORT re: Detention Location by Todd Blanche, Jason Knight, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Carter, Danielle) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document:
STATUS
#11
Jul 28, 2026
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE filed by Todd Blanche, Jason Knight, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Record of Deportable/Inadmissible Alien, # 2 Exhibit John Doe's Notice to Appear, # 3 Exhibit John Doe's Bond Hearing Notice, # 4 Exhibit John Doe's Bond Order, # 5 Exhibit John Doe 2's Notice to Appear, # 6 Exhibit John Doe 2's Bond Hearing Notice, # 7 Exhibit John Doe 2's Bond Order, # 8 Exhibit Florida Attorney's Notice of Appearance in Utah Immigration Proceedings, # 9 Exhibit Missouri Attorney's Notice of Appearance in Utah Immigration Proceedings, # 10 Exhibit New Jersey Attorney's Notice of Appearance in Utah Immigration Proceedings, # 11 Exhibit Form I-830 Notice to EOIR of Alien's Detained Address, # 12 Exhibit Health Screening Form)(Carter, Danielle) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
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RESPONSE
#12
Jul 29, 2026
REPLY BRIEF re 6 Order to Show Cause,,, 11 Response to Order to Show Cause,,, Petitioner's Reply in Support of Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and in Response to Respondent's Return to Order to Show Cause filed by Petitioner Andres Eloy Rodriguez-Navarro. (Arnold, Michael) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
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REPLY
#13
Jul 29, 2026
NOTICE OF HEARING: (Notice generated by Mary Jane McNamee) Show Cause Hearing set for 7/31/2026 at 01:00 PM in Rm 3.100 before Judge Robert J. Shelby, re: docket entry 6 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus should not be granted AND docket entry 11 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE filed by Todd Blanche, Jason Knight, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (mjm) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
#14
Jul 30, 2026
MOTION to Continue Show Cause Hearing and Memorandum in Support filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Jason Knight, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 9th Circuit Rodriguez Vazquez Decision)(Carter, Danielle) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document:
Continue
#15
Jul 30, 2026
DOCKET TEXT ORDER denying 14 Motion to Continue. The court will proceed with the Order to Show Cause hearing on July 31, 2026 at 1:00 PM. Because the court expects the hearing to focus on the legal arguments raised in the Respondents Response and Petitioners Reply, the individual Petitioner need not be present. Accordingly, Respondents are relieved of any duty to facilitate his appearance. Remote or hybrid appearance is not possible. Signed by Judge Robert J. Shelby on 7/30/2026. No attached document. (mjm) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
#16
Jul 30, 2026
NOTICE of Supplemental Facts by Andres Eloy Rodriguez-Navarro re 11 Response to Order to Show Cause,,, 12 Reply Brief, 15 Order on Motion to Continue,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A: Automated Case Information) (Arnold, Michael) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
Jul 30, 2026
Order on Motion to Continue
#17
Jul 31, 2026
DOCKET TEXT ORDER. Respondents' counsel shall promptly notify the court when Petitioner arrives to the detention center in Wyoming. No attached document. Signed by Judge Robert J. Shelby on 7/31/2026. (mjm) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
#18
Jul 31, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert J. Shelby: Show Cause Hearing held on 7/31/2026. Counsel appeared before the court. Argument heard. Matter is taken under advisement. Attorney for Plaintiff: Michael Arnold; Attorney for Defendant: Danielle Carter. Court Reporter: Ed Young. Recording: Electronic. (Time Start: 1:00, Time End: 3:00, Room 3.100.) (mjm) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Jul 31, 2026
Order
#19
Aug 04, 2026
STATUS REPORT re: Detention Location by Todd Blanche, Jason Knight, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Notice to EOIR of Alien Address)(Carter, Danielle) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document:
STATUS
#20
Aug 04, 2026
ORDER DISMISSING PETITION AS MOOT - The Petition is DISMISSED as moot. The Clerk of Court is directed to close the case. Signed by Judge Robert J. Shelby on 8/4/2026. (mh) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
#21
Aug 04, 2026
JUDGMENT is entered in favor of Respondents. Case Closed. Signed by Judge Robert J. Shelby on 8/4/2026. (mh) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
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Judgment
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